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Birmingham hosted the 12th annual British Muslim Awards 2025 on Friday, May 2, at Eastside Rooms, celebrating outstanding contributions by British Muslims across various fields. Organized by Oceanic Awards, the prestigious event drew prominent figures from education, media, healthcare, law,…

In culturally homogenous Japan, a quietly growing Muslim community is reshaping perceptions and forging harmony between Islamic values and Japanese culture. Once dominated by pork- and alcohol-based cuisine, cities like Sapporo now host halal restaurants such as Horyu Ramen, offering…

As hate crimes against Muslims in the U.S. surpassed 8,000 cases in 2024 alone, Springfield—the capital of Illinois—stands out as a beacon of belonging and coexistence. Despite reports that 40% of Americans have never met a Muslim, Springfield residents have…

The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19 to 27 May 2025, under the theme “One World for Health,” WHO website reported. The Assembly will focus heavily on the intersection of health and climate…

A major shading and cooling project has been launched at the Namira Mosque courtyards in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, to support pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Iqna reported. The initiative aims to alleviate the extreme heat experienced by worshippers, enhancing…

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil liberties organization in the US, has hailed President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, Anadolu Agency reported. Announced during the 2025 Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump described…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has climbed to become the world’s fifth most-visited website in April 2025, Anadolu Agency reported citing data from Similarweb compiled by Anadolu Agency. Despite competition from the free and open-source Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, ChatGPT regained its position…

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has suspended the registration of the Awami League, the country’s long-dominant political party, effectively barring it from contesting upcoming elections, the INDEPENDENT reported. The move follows a recent decision by the interim government led by Nobel laureate…

At least 80 people were killed across Gaza on Wednesday amid continued Israeli airstrikes, according to local civil defense officials. The strikes come as diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza intensify, with Israeli Prime Minister…

Microsoft has announced it will lay off nearly 3% of its global workforce, affecting approximately 6,000 employees, The Guardian reported. The cuts will span various levels and regions, with a focus on reducing management layers. The company, which employed 228,000…